US EditionA Secession Movement Brews in Western Canada
- Recently, the Alberta legislature approved Bill 54, which modified the Citizen Initiative Act to simplify the process for holding referendums on constitutional matters such as separatism.
- These changes respond to Premier Danielle Smith's UCP government efforts to facilitate a referendum on Alberta separation amid concerns about division and disinformation.
- The bill lowers signature requirements from 20 percent of electors with geographic distribution to 10 percent of votes cast without regional restrictions, enabling easier petition success.
- Experts warn referendums, as forms of direct democracy outside representative institutions, risk foreign interference aiming to influence both process and outcome, reflecting tactics seen in 2016 Brexit voting.
- The new legislation obligates Alberta’s cabinet to hold a referendum on a successful petition before the next election, creating vulnerabilities that require vigilance from Albertans and all Canadians.
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